Cambodia, UK Discuss Green SEZs and Logistics Cooperation at CDC Meeting

PHNOM PENH — Oct. 8, 2026: Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, has received UK Ambassador Dominic Williams for a courtesy call and bilateral working meeting focused on trade, investment and logistics cooperation.

The meeting, held on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, was also attended by representatives from ARUP and TBI, led by Mr. Andy Hodgson, Global Advisory Leader at ARUP, and Ms. Kathleen Kho, Director for Asia Pacific at TBI, alongside CDC management and the British Embassy team.

Discussions centred on enhancing the trade and investment climate by continuing to streamline unnecessary procedures, maximising the benefits of the UK's trade preference scheme, pushing for the development of Green Special Economic Zones and advancing workforce capacity building.

Both sides also exchanged views on establishing a cooperation mechanism in Cambodia's logistics sector, particularly regarding implementation of the Comprehensive Intermodal Transport and Logistics System Master Plan 2023-2033.

The meeting concluded in what officials described as a warm, cordial, understanding and fruitful atmosphere, with both sides committing to maintaining close cooperation for the mutual benefit of both nations and their peoples.

Source: Council for the Development of Cambodia

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Reported by The Khmer Today